Letter from Geo. Gibson to Jefferson Davis, 1854

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Office of Com. Genl. of Subsce
Washington 21st Nov 1854
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Brt. Maj. Genl. Geo. Gibson
to
Hon Jefferson Davis,
Secy of War

Acknowledges receipt by reference of the letter of Mr G.W. Manypenny and states the value and items of the Army ration in California.
The letter of Mr. Manypenny is herewith returned.

Recd Nov 21 54

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Office of Com: Genl. of Subsistence
Washington, November 21st, 1854

Sir,

In acknowledging the receipt, by reference, of the letter of Geo: W. Manypenny Esq. Commissioner of Indian Affairs, of yesterday's date, I have the honor to report, so far as this office is embraced in his inquiries, that the Army ration in California consists of the following items. viz:

Pork -- 3/4 of a pound per ration or 1 1/4 pounds of fresh beef
Flour -- 18 ounces " "
Beans -- 8 quarts per hundred rations or 10 pounds of rice
Soap -- 4 pounds " " "
Candles -- 1 pound " " "
Vinegar -- 4 quarts " " "
Salt -- 2 " " " "
Coffee -- 6 pounds " " "
Sugar -- 12 " " " "

The price of the ration at the principal depot in California, composed as above, was, on the 30th September last, 20 cents and 4 1/2 mills.

The letter of Mr: Manypenny is herewith returned.

Most respectfully
Yr: Obt: Sevt
Geo Gibson G L S

Hon: Jefferson Davis
Secretary of War